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The Department of Medicine (http://www.departmentofmedicine.com) in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services (http://www.albertahealthservices.ca) invites applications for a permanent position as an Infectious Disease Specialist with additional expertise in the care of people with mycobacterial infections. 

Primary clinical responsibilities will include providing inpatient general infectious disease consultancy services inclusive of night and weekend call, outpatient care in the home parenteral therapy programs, and mycobacterial infection related outpatient clinics. Inpatient care activities may occur at any of the Calgary Zone adult hospital sites.  

Consideration for the position will be considered based on the following attributes: 

-Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with health care colleagues in the provision of patient care 

-Completion of advanced training such as a graduate degree or fellowship training in an applicable area 

-Engagement in supervision and teaching of medical trainees at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as colleagues by way of formal and informal means 

-Willingness to participate in divisional and departmental administrative activities (e.g., hiring or student committees)  

- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) in the workplace in order to build relationships and understand the varied social and structural health determinants in order to work effectively with diverse colleagues, teams, and communities 

The position represents 0.8 full time equivalent status for clinical care. Remuneration for this position will be through a Fee-For-Service mechanisms for provision of clinical services. 

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online and include the following: 

•             Cover letter (maximum 2 pages)  

•             Curriculum vitae  

•             EDI statement (maximum 1 page) that addresses the following question: 

• How has your thinking about equity and diversity influenced your teaching, clinical care, and scholarly pursuits? 

•             The names and contact information for three referees 

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, across the Calgary Zone.  We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce

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